Pre Treatment Toner
Toner

Pre Treatment Toner

HydroPeptide
42Ingredients
0EU Banned
4Caution
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
0.1/5Comedogenic
Pregnancy SafeNo flagged ingredients
High Allergens8 fragrance allergens
88% Natural10% synthetic
Ingredient Analysis

Key Ingredients

Proven ActivesBeneficial ingredients with clinical evidence
WaterEXCELLENTPolysorbate 20 (Emulsifier)GOODGlycerinEXCELLENTPropanediol (Humectant)EXCELLENTPhenethyl AlcoholGOODSweet OrangeGOOD

Contains Regulated Ingredients

EU Restricted Ingredients

These ingredients are permitted in the EU but subject to concentration limits, usage conditions, or mandatory labelling requirements under Annex III of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Citral
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Hydroxycitronellal
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
Limonene
Restricted — see EU CosIng Annex III
What does "EU Restricted" mean?

Restricted ingredients are not banned — they are allowed in cosmetic products as long as specific conditions are met:

  • Concentration limits — maximum allowed percentage in the final product
  • Product type restrictions — some ingredients are only allowed in rinse-off or leave-on products
  • pH restrictions — the finished product must stay within a specific pH range
  • Mandatory labelling — certain allergens must be listed on the packaging
  • Usage conditions — must not be combined with certain other ingredients

These limits are based on the EU CosIng database (Annex III) and are updated regularly. Products sold in the EU must comply with all applicable restrictions.

Ingredient Chemistry

pH

pH Efficacy

pH Efficacy

pH 4.4 — Suboptimal
4.4
0Neutral 714
pH estimated from category & ingredients: 4.4
Active ingredients: Ascorbyl Glucoside, Glycolic Acid, Copper Tripeptide-1
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.4: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Glycolic Acid at pH 4.4: acceptable but not ideal (3–4 is best)
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.4: very acidic — may increase irritation risk
Ascorbyl Glucoside at pH 4.4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Copper Tripeptide-1 at pH 4.4 is below the ideal range (5–7).
Detected actives & ideal pH
Ascorbyl GlucosidepH 5–7
Glycolic AcidpH 3–4
Copper Tripeptide-1pH 5–7

Microbiome

Composition & Ethics

Product Details

Attributes

Ethics
VeganLikely
No animal-derived ingredients detected
Cruelty-FreeUnknown
No brand statement — contact manufacturer
Safety
Fragrance-FreeContains fragrance
Contains fragrance/parfum
Confirmed Inferred Unknown Not compliant

Composition

88% natural10% synthetic
37 natural 1 unknown 4 synthetic

Based on 42 ingredients analyzed. 88% natural, 2% unknown and 10% synthetic.

Preservatives1 preservative
Fragrance6 essential oils

Functions Overview (15)

skin conditioning20:Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Callus Culture Extract, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthyl Ethylamido Oxalate, Leuconostoc/​Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Acetyl Hexapeptide-30... +12 more
type of chemical entity6:Ethylhexylglycerin, Allantoin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hydroxycitronellal, Citric Acid, Sorbic Acid
fragrance5:Phenethyl Alcohol, Limonene, Arginine, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract

Texture & Feel

Texture & Feel

Expected texture
Watery liquid — absorbs instantly, may feel slightly sticky if glycerin-rich
SpreadabilityVery easy
AbsorptionVery fast
Tackiness / ResidueLight
Finish:Fresh, weightless — absorbs completely leaving no residue

Watery, refreshing — absorbs in seconds with no residue. Slight initial tackiness that fades into a hydrated dewy finish.